Gabapentinoids for Pain in the Older Adult
With increased prescribing of gabapentinoids in the older adult population, the senior care pharmacist must be prepared to assess the safe and appropriate use of gabapentin and pregabalin in individual patients. This webinar will provide an in-depth review of gabapentinoid pharmacology and practical considerations for use as well as critically examine the clinical evidence—or lack thereof—for common painful conditions.
Date
This activity will release on 10/01/2024
This activity must be completed by 10/01/2025. No exceptions or extensions permitted.
Note
This course is NOT FL Consultant Approved.
Presenter(s)
Laura Meyer-Junco, PharmD, BCPS, CPE, FASCP
Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Pharmacist in Geriatrics/Internal Medicine, Hospice, and Palliative Care
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy-Rockford Campus
Financial Disclosure
Haleon Consumer Health—Pain Advisory Board, April 2024
None of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this application-based activity, participants should be able to:
- Compare and contrast the pharmacology, safety, and dosing considerations for gabapentin vs pregabalin
- Examine the evidence for use of gabapentinoids in common painful conditions
- Using patient cases, construct an evidence-based recommendation for initiating or deprescribing gabapentinoids
Target Audience
Senior Care Pharmacists who provide expert advice on the use of medications to individuals and older adults and are committed to providing person-centered care, considering the complex interrelationships between disease states, nutrition, medications, and other variables.
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How to Claim Credit
UAN: 00203-9999-24-056-H08-P
Date of Release:: 10/01/2024
Date of Expiration: 10/01/2025; 11:59pm ET
BCGP Pharmacists: To ensure successful transfer of BCGP credit, your ASCP profile must be updated with your correct BCGP Credential Number and BPS-IND# prior to course completion. *Please note, any edit/updates made to your BCGP credential information in your ASCP profile after course completion requires a re-push, please submit your completed transcript to education@ascp.com for a manual upload.
CPE & BCGP Credit: You must complete the post-test and evaluation by the expiration date to receive credit. You have three attempts to achieve a 75% or higher on the post-test. ASCP reports CPE attainment to ACPE and NABP via the CPE Monitor system. The course should be posted within 24-48 hours of evaluation completion. The participant is responsible for providing their correct date of birth (MMDD format) and NABP e-Profile ID on their member or guest profile on the ASCP Website.
This educational activity was developed by the American Society of Consulting Pharmacists (ASCP) in collaboration with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). To study a case about this topic through APhA, please visit the catalog to learn more. ASCP members will receive the APhA member rate when using this code: ASCPMBR
Accreditation
ASCP is approved by BPS as a provider for the recertification of BCGP.
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.